optometrist

noun

op·​tom·​e·​trist äp-ˈtä-mə-trist How to pronounce optometrist (audio)
: a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist, optician

Examples of optometrist in a Sentence

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In a section on street names, Miller says Treadwell was given its name by an optometrist. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Nov. 2024 The National Eye Institute recommends using look-up tools to locate an optometrist or find an ophthalmologist. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024 Not only can dirty lenses cause eye strain and headaches, but bacteria love to hang out on grimy glasses, one optometrist said. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024 The optometrist was young, with a dark mustache and a scab between his eyebrows. Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for optometrist 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of optometrist was in 1903

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“Optometrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optometrist. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

optometrist

noun
op·​tom·​e·​trist äp-ˈtäm-ə-trəst How to pronounce optometrist (audio)
: a specialist licensed in optometry compare ophthalmologist, optician sense 2

Medical Definition

optometrist

noun
op·​tom·​e·​trist äp-ˈtäm-ə-trəst How to pronounce optometrist (audio)
: a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist, optician sense 2

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